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Japan (Page 756)
As 2017 begins to draw to a close, it’s time to look back at the year that was, and for Tokyo Station it was a year filled with glorious sweets.
The interesting operating system for buying metres of bubble wrap involves the use of a gacha capsule toy machine.
What better way to celebrate the New Year than with a lovely cake in the shape of Mt. Fuji decorated with Japanese symbols of good fortune?
The country that created the book Everybody Poops now gives you a way to let everybody know.
Industry group wants to make it easier for women to leave their past behind them as they transition to life after porn.
Because when your name is the Hotel Mt. Fuji, you want your customers to be sure they’re going to see Japan’s most famous mountain.
Fan shows us a reason to hang onto your old VHS anime even after you’ve upgraded to newer media versions.
After its first successful year, the “YOU MAKE SHIBUYA COUNTDOWN” event is back for an even bigger celebration this year!
Managers in Japan often use the phrase “Imadoki no wakai mono ha…” to gripe about young people, but this time there’s a twist.
Why hide all your precious limited-edition collectibles and trinkets when you can display them for the world to see?
Japanese man dumped just before Christmas hopes for a sympathetic ear, gets emotionally punched twice more in the gut instead.
Visitors are discovering that the “sea of trees” near Mt. Fuji is a wonderful place full of natural life.
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Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Starbucks at Shibuya Scramble Crossing reopens, but is it really bigger and better than before?
Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Ancient temple with National Treasures is a hidden gem on the Nara Yamato Four-Temple Pilgrimage
McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Icon’s Mac & Cheese Burger contender for best burger in Tokyo【Taste test】
Foreign traveler caught trying to sneak into Japan by climbing down rope from cruise ship
McDonald’s creates a dream Japanese bento for April Fools’ Day
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens- McDonald’s Japan’s new pancake pie is a taste sensation
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
One of Japan’s oldest castles now lets travelers spend night on the grounds, drink in its keep- Two things to do, and two things not to do, when leaving a traditional Japanese inn
Ghibli Park now selling “Grilled Frogs” from food cart in Valley of Witches
Red light district sushi restaurant in Tokyo shows us just how wrong we were about it- Studio Ghibli unveils new goods that tip the hat to The Cat Returns
Studio Ghibli unveils massive T-shirt collection featuring top anime movie characters
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McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
New definition of “Japanese whiskey” goes into effect to prevent fakes from fooling overseas buyers
Our Japanese reporter visits Costco in the U.S., finds super American and very Japanese things
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
All-you-can-drink Starbucks and amazing views part of Tokyo’s new 170 meter-high sky lounge
More foreign tourists than ever before in history visited Japan last month
New Pokémon cakes let you eat your way through Pikachu and all the Eevee evolutions
Disney princesses get official manga makeovers for Manga Princess Cafe opening in Tokyo- Bad tourist manners at Mt Fuji Lawson photo spot prompts Japanese town to block view with screens
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- McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Sales of Japan’s most convenient train ticket/shopping payment cards suspended indefinitely
Sold-out Studio Ghibli desktop humidifiers are back so Totoro can help you through the dry season
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s- Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Doraemon found buried at sea as scene from 1993 anime becomes real life【Photos】
Tokyo’s most famous Starbucks is closed
One Piece characters’ nationalities revealed, but fans have mixed opinions
We asked a Uniqlo employee what four things we should buy and their suggestions didn’t disappoint
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All-you-can-drink deal for US$4 in Shinjuku is one of the best finds in Tokyo
Enjoy a Pokémon tea ceremony with new matcha goods featuring Poltchageist and Sinistcha
Icon’s Mac & Cheese Burger contender for best burger in Tokyo【Taste test】
Foreign traveler caught trying to sneak into Japan by climbing down rope from cruise ship
McDonald’s creates a dream Japanese bento for April Fools’ Day
Defibrillator toys from Japanese capsule machines are so realistic they might save a life
In the name of the monthly moon! New series of Sailor Moon sanitary pads hits shelves in Japan
A visit to the best UFO catcher arcade in the universe!
Japanese woman stumbles on the power of the infamous “gaijin seat” phenomenon during flight
Wizarding World Japan releases Dark Mark soy sauce dish among other new products
Japanese-style accommodation at the new Premium Dormy Inn hotel in Asakusa will blow your mind
We try the Jack & Coke canned cocktail to see if it’s any better than mixing one yourself
Orange Juice Crisis ’24 – Japan’s OJ supplies drying up
Japanese Twitter user stumbles across legendary deep-sea fish, cooks and eats it four different ways
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